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Once your site is defined, each side is labeled. Set adjacency and setback rules independently for each side — the map outline updates in real time as you type.

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Editing setbacks after project creation

You don’t have to get setbacks right the first time. Open the Setbacks panel from either the setbacks button in the top toolbar or by clicking anywhere in the project information side panel.
Opening the Setbacks panel from the toolbar
Opening the Setbacks panel from the side panel

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Adjusting setback distances

Adjust individual setback distances inside the panel. Changes apply to the site footprint in the viewer in real time.
Adjusting setback distances in the Setbacks panel

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Simplifying complex parcels

County parcel geometry sometimes produces more sides than you need. Group adjacent sides together to reduce the number of distinct setback labels you have to manage.
Grouping adjacent sides together in the Setbacks panel

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Using zoning-suggested setback values

When zoning data is available for your site, Parafin displays suggested zoning values for front, side, and rear setbacks. Apply them as-is or adjust using the slider or text field — the site footprint updates in real time.
Defining setbacks using suggested zoning values
Assign each labeled boundary to a front, rear, or side yard. Parafin applies the matching zoning setback value to each designated edge.
Assigning setback values to labeled site edges
For more on zoning data, see the Zoning Panel tutorial.